Apex Multispeciality Hospital : Kopar Khairane
Tonsillitis Treatment & Tonsillectomy in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
Tonsillitis is infection of the tonsils, two lumps at the back of the throat, causing a sore throat, pain on swallowing and fever. Most cases get better with rest and medicines. When tonsillitis keeps coming back or causes complications, the tonsils may be removed by an operation called tonsillectomy. At Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, ENT specialists treat tonsillitis and perform tonsillectomy.
Symptoms
- Sore throat and pain on swallowing
- Red, swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches
- Fever
- Swollen neck glands
- Bad breath
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Treatment
- Rest, warm fluids and pain relief
- Antibiotics when a bacterial infection is likely
- Drainage for a collection of pus next to the tonsil (quinsy)
When is tonsillectomy recommended?
- Frequent tonsillitis, for example several severe episodes a year for more than one year
- Tonsillitis causing missed work or school
- Quinsy that comes back
- Very large tonsils causing breathing problems during sleep
The operation and recovery
Tonsillectomy is done under general anaesthesia and usually takes about 30 minutes. Most patients go home the same or next day. The throat is sore for 1 to 2 weeks. Eating normal soft food and drinking plenty of fluids helps healing. Return to work or school is usually after about 2 weeks.
Risks
The main risk is bleeding, most often within the first 2 weeks. Any bleeding from the mouth after surgery needs urgent attention. Other risks include infection and pain.
Children
Tonsil problems are common in children. Our paediatricians treat sore throats in children. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: minimum age for tonsillectomy at Apex, given the hospital does not offer specialist paediatric surgery]
Our ENT team
Tonsillitis treatment at Apex is supported by Apex Hospital’s medical team, including:
- Ashok Garje, MS (ENT)
- Preety Bernard, MS (ENT) [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: Doctors page spells the name ‘Benard’]
Meet the team on our doctors page.
Tonsillitis treatment in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
Consultation, surgery and follow-up are close to home. Apex Multispeciality Hospital is in Sector 19, Kopar Khairane, near MSEB, and serves patients from Kopar Khairane, Ghansoli, Vashi and nearby parts of Navi Mumbai. Get directions.
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Frequently asked questions
Do tonsils grow back after tonsillectomy?
Very rarely, small amounts of tissue can regrow, but repeat surgery is seldom needed.
Can adults have tonsillectomy?
Yes. Adults with repeated tonsillitis or quinsy may benefit from tonsillectomy.
How painful is recovery after tonsil surgery?
The throat is sore for 1 to 2 weeks. Regular pain relief and eating soft food help.
Will removing tonsils weaken immunity?
No. The body has many other ways to fight infection, and studies have not shown a lasting effect on immunity.
Sources
- NHS: Tonsillitis